1957 AC Aceca vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 196 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
Because 1957 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Escort |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
